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Practice update -1/7/14 12:55 PM

By on 7 January, 2014 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, Masters Blog

12:55 PM Dan is tilling and doing his best to loosen up the ice but there is skiing.  Overall conditions will be fast and icy so please use caution at all times especially on any down hills. Novices may have difficulty today please use your own judgement on your level of participation.

Recommendation – use old/rock skis.  For BK we still want kids to bring running shoes for some inside activities. Same goes for Masters – we will incorporate some core/balance/ski erg workouts into todays practice.

10:15 AM We are waiting for a groomers report to see if we can ski today and will post an update here as soon as possible.  At this point we suggest being prepared for both indoor and outdoor activities with or without skis.  Dress in layers, bring skate skis and running shoes along with a positive attitude and we will make the best of the situation.

 

Pics and Videos from Bogburn

By on 6 January, 2014 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

Some photographs from the Bogburn race are posted at:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151927294256374.1073741826.177290886373&type=1

Here is a link to a short video clip of 5th grader Quincy Massey-Bierman.  Notice her quick DP start then the transition to kick and glide.  As she approaches the steeper climb watch how she shortens her stride and speeds up the tempo.  This is beautiful classic technique. Quincy480bogburn

Also on the Bogburn Facebook page there is fun video of skiing the downhills on the race course. Watch carefully to see MNC skiers Ben, Sam and Maddie Haydock.

BK and Masters 1/5 – 1/19

By on 5 January, 2014 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, Masters Blog

We were hoping to classic ski on Tuesday but the warm and wet conditions expected on Monday make skating a better choice.

1/7 and 1/9  – BK and Masters at the Range – skate

1/11 – Stowe Mini Marathon – Masters and BK welcome.  Not a race but a tour – pick your distance.  Info at https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1491 Please email Rick if you’re going. rtcostanza@gmail.com

1/11 – Race to the Cabin- MASTERS – Coach Leigh Mallory will be there to help with waxing and words of wisdom.  Info at https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1553  Email Leigh if you are going: leigh4pe@aol.com

1/12 – Frost Mtn BK race – info at https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1496 We’d like to see as many MNC skiers as possible for this one.  Coaches will be there to support the team.  Tail-gating encouraged!!

1/14 – BK and Masters at the Range – tentative – Classic

1/16 – BK and Masters at the Range – tentative – Skate

1/19 – MNC Duathlon – info at https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1497 We are adding in an open division of all ages so Masters are welcome too.  We also need volunteers.  ALL MNC BK should come to this one!!  If you would like to help out contact Christine Massey at christine.massey@uvm.edu

REMINDER: SIGN UP FOR THE BK FESTIVAL 2/21-2/23 AND BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE SPAGHETTI DINNER. INFO AT https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1450

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Grace with her race face on at the 2013 MNC BK Duathlon

 

 

 

Junior Photos

By on 5 January, 2014 in Junior Blog

Well we had a beautiful day of skiing at Sleepy Hollow this past Monday. It is nice to see the sun shining but I’m still looking for a nice snowstorm to open up more of our local trail networks. We were joined by approximately 100 skiers from CVU and Essex HS on the ~1km of manmade snow. We did our best to classic ski but the ice and crowds made it difficult. We ended up doing some fun team-building games and skill building drills. Below are pictures of a balance and coordination drill: while coasting down a gradual hill, remove one of your skis and twirl it over your head, then put it back on!

MNC graduate (sophomore at St Olaf College) Liam John and younger bro Ethan

MNC graduate (sophomore at St Olaf College) Liam John and younger bro Ethan

Chloe Lemmel-Hay from Essex getting ready to remove her ski. What sane person would ever do that?!

Chloe Lemmel-Hay from Essex getting ready to remove her ski. What sane person would ever do that?!

Greg Burt getting the twirl done!

Greg Burt getting the twirl done!

Ethan John and Sam Longenbach (MNC / CVU alum, now a freshman at St Olaf)

Ethan John and Sam Longenbach (MNC / CVU alum, now a freshman at St Olaf)

Junior Training: 1/6 – 1/19

By on 5 January, 2014 in Junior Blog

Training 1/6 – 1/12:

Tuesday = Skate ski at Range with agility, 4-6.
Wednesday = Steady-state skate ski at Sleepy, 4:00-6:00pm.
Thursday = Skate ski at the Range, 4:00-6:00pm. First Biathlon race @ 6:30pm!
Saturday = (optional) NYSEF 7.5km classic race at Lake Placid, NY.
Sunday = Classic ski at the Range, 10:00-noon.

 

Tentative plan for 1/13 – 1/19:

Tuesday  = classic at the Range, 4:00-6:00pm.
Wednesday = Steady state skate ski @ Sleepy, 4-6pm.
Thursday = skate at the Range, 4:00-6:0opm. Biathlon @ 6:30pm.
Saturday = Eastern Cup 2 @ Rumford, ME. 5-5-10-15km mass start freestyle.
Sunday = Eastern Cup 2 @ Rumford, ME. 5-5-5-10km classic individual.

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